Doubles specialist Bjorkman was a last-minute replacement for Thomas Johansson, and he never threatened the Roddick, who fired 16 aces.
Roddick’s 6-2 7-6 6-4 win gave the US an unassailable 3-1 lead and they will now meet defending champions Russia in the final.
“It’s moments like these you put in time practising for,” said Roddick. […]
Andy has closed out victory for America, putting them into the Davis Cup final. Andy defeated Jonas Bjorkman in the fourth rubber 6-2, 7-6(3), 6-4.
Andy just played Johansson on Friday, so how is he playing him again, you ask? Well, this time he’s playing Thomas, not Joachim.
“Andy served incredibly well against Pim Pim today. It was definitely a serving shoot-out…”
Mike and Bob stayed pumped up to give USA a 2-1 lead over Sweden in straight sets, 7-6(11), 6-2, 6-3.
Andy gave the US a great start yesterday, with a three sets win over Joachin Johansson. Following this, Andy was in an up-beat mood as he sat down to talk to the press.
The USA will have reason to feel confident as they pitch the world number one doubles pairing – Bob and Mike
Bryan.
Gothenburg, Sweden (Sports Network) - Andy Roddick handled Joachim Johansson in straight sets in Friday’s opening singles rubber in the Davis Cup semifinal between the United States and host Sweden.
The former world No. 1 Roddick recorded a 7-6 (7-4), 7-6 (7-3), 6-3 victory in […]
Andy gave the US a 1-0 lead Friday with an exciting victory over the towering Swede Joachim Johansson, 7-6(4), 7-6(3), 6-3.
Sweden fought back to level their Davis Cup semi-final with United States 1-1 on Friday when Thomas Johansson defeated James Blake for the first time in his career.
Andy Roddick had given the Americans the lead, blasting 30 aces to win a battle of giant servers with Joachim Johansson 7-6 7-6 6-3, but Thomas Johansson kept […]